In a daring act of bravery, a local binman saved the lives of a man, woman, and their beloved dog from a raging fire that engulfed their home in the early hours of the morning.

Witnesses reported seeing the binman, identified as John Smith, spring into action as soon as he noticed the flames and smoke coming from the house. Without hesitation, he rushed towards the burning building and managed to pull out the trapped family and their pet just in time.

Smith, who has been working as a binman for over 10 years, downplayed his actions, stating “I just did what anyone else would’ve done in that situation. I’m just glad I was able to help and that everyone made it out safely.”

The rescued family expressed their immense gratitude towards Smith, calling him their “guardian angel” and crediting him with saving their lives. The local community has also hailed Smith as a hero, praising his quick thinking and selfless actions.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but thanks to the heroic efforts of John Smith, a tragedy was averted and a family was spared from the devastation of losing their home and loved ones.